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BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,290

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,934

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007
Model3-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim328iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,200 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $31,465 $26,790 $29,361
Premium Package 3,250    
Navigation system 2,100 1,995 1,995
Heated front seats 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 255  
Satellite radio 595 195 195
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Luxury Package   1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Cargo cover   90 90
Sunroof   850 850
Premium Package 2,960    
Navigation system 1,910 1,696 1,696
Heated front seats 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 217  
Satellite radio 540 166 166
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Luxury Package   1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Cargo cover   77 77
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 7,270 5,185 3,480
Options (change) 6,615 4,409 2,960
Destination 775 735 735
Total Price $42,245 $34,290 $35,330
Total Invoice $38,855 $31,934 $33,056

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,972
Model Year200720072007
Model3-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim328iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$42,245$34,290$35,330
Adjustments for Features0-55-55
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,245$34,235$35,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040
Total Invoice$38,855$31,934$33,056
Adjustments for Features0-51-51
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,855$31,883$33,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,122

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720072007
Model3-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim328iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed automatic $900$900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Floor mats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,220$4,275$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$55$55
Value of Feature Adjustments0-51-51

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072007
Model3-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in113.7 in
Length178.2 in193.4 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height55.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		24.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.0 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested195068%
Total Not Requested90032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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